Michele Koenes

Michele Koenes is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and changes in life. She works with adults and older adults to address concerns such as depression, ADHD, relationship and communication problems, and struggles with sleep or eating. Michele writes short, clear guidance and focuses on meeting each person where they are. Michele has 11 years of experience in mental health settings. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient care and brings those perspectives into sessions. Before focusing on therapy she practiced as a litigation attorney and taught in classrooms, which gave her extra experience listening, explaining, and supporting different kinds of people. Her approach is collaborative and client-centered. Michele pays attention to each person’s unique personality and pace, and she encourages clients to set the direction of therapy. She uses mindful practices alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Sessions are intended to be a welcoming place to share hard things and try practical skills. Michele aims to help clients build clearer communication, reduce overwhelming emotions, and work toward steady routines for sleep, eating, and daily functioning. She combines practical tools with a calm, engaged presence. Michele is licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She practices in Michigan and offers sessions in English.

Online work with mindfulness and values-based care

Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. It can help when stress, anxiety, or sleep problems make it hard to focus or rest. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, pairs noticing with clear values-based choices and simple behavioral steps to move toward what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people change how they relate to others and to themselves. Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Clients are invited to offer feedback so sessions match their needs and preferences. Confirm the available session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to use mindfulness exercises, values work, and thought-behavior practices in a way that fits everyday routines. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques so work continues between sessions and progress stays focused on real-life changes.